I have a lot of American friends, but I tend to ignore their special holidays like 4th of July and Thanksgiving. My bad! I should really be more inclusive shouldn't I? Especially as I share our traditional Scottish holidays like Bonfire Night, Burns Night and Hogmannay with them.

So this year I'm making an effort and getting into the spirit of Independence Day with my Ultimate 4th of July Vegan BBQ Guide with burgers, salads, dips and desserts. Oh I do love a good BBQ.

Check out - Perfect Vegan BBQ -Recipes and Tips

10 TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL BBQ

1. Prepare marinades, dressings, pasta and potato salad the night before to save you time on the day
2. Don’t use extra virgin oil oil in your marinade, it will smoke and burn. Rapeseed or sunflower oil are a better choice as they burn at a higher temperature.
3. Marinade vegetables or tofu in a freezer bag in the fridge, but don't add salt until the last minute.
4. Clean your BBQ with a mixture of baking soda and water. Mix it into a paste, apply to the grill and leave for 10-15 minutes, then wash off.
5. Make sure your grill is hot. Start the coals burning at least 20 minutes before your guests arrive. The coals should be red underneath and white on top.
6. Soak your wooden skewers in water while the BBQ is heating up, this will prevent them burning.
7. Soak a paper towel in oil and using tongs rub it over the BBQ rack to prevent sticking.
8. Lightly pre-cook hard vegetables like carrots, asparagus, potatoes and sweet potatoes before grilling. Mediterranean vegetables like bell peppers, red onions, zucchini (courgette) and eggplant (aubergine), can be coated in a little oil or marinade and got straight on the grill with no cooking.
9. Buy a big bag of ice and pour it into a bucket. Chill your drinks in the bucket to save room in the fridge.
10. To make it easier to clean your BBQ next time, brush the grill with a long handled wire brush once it has started to cool.

also try - Grilled Tandoori Tofu Skewers

Ultimate 4th of July Vegan BBQ Guide

BURGERS

Tip:
Freeze homemade burgers before grilling them to stop them falling apart.

Green Monster Veggie Burger - Vegan Heaven

Beet, Lentil Quinoa Burger - A Virtual Vegan

10 Minute Spicy Bean Burger - Tinned Tomatoes

Vegan Lentil Burger - Contentedness Cooking

BBQ Black Bean Jalapeno Burger - The Veg Space

Mexican Burger with Adobo Sauce - A Virtual Vegan

Veggie Burger with Cauliflower - Contentedness Cooking

Marmite & Chilli Quarterpounder - The Veg Space

Mushroom & Lentil Sliders - Tinned Tomatoes

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Related - Vegan BBQ 'Shroom Buns

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SAUCES & MARINADES

Red Pepper Sweet Chilli Sauce - Tinned Tomatoes

BBQ Tahini Sauce - Veggies Don't Bite

Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce - Strength and Sunshine

Spinach and Lemon Pesto - Tinned Tomatoes

Kale, Coriander and Hemp Hummus - Tinned Tomatoes

Spiced Morrocan Pate -Tinned Tomatoes

FRIES

Paprika Spiced Sweet Potato Fries - Tinned Tomatoes

Garlic and Parsley Fries - Amuse Your Bouche

Korean Sweet Potato Wedges - Food to Glow

Baked Zucchini Fries - Healthier Steps

Asparagus Fries - Veggies Don't Bite

Eggplant Fries - Veggies Don't Bite

POTATO SALAD

Creamy Pesto Potato Salad with Baby Corn - Tinned Tomatoes

Sweet Potato Salad - Vegan Family Recipes

Creamy Vegan Potato Salad - Tinned Tomatoes

BBQ SKEWERS

Tip: Soak wooden skewers half an hour before you load them to stop them burning on the grill Buy long skewers if you can, to save your fingers.

Grilled Tofu and Vegetable Shish Kebabs - Ordinary Vegan
Maple Tofu Skewers - Tin and Thyme
Easy Vegan BBQ Tofu Skewers - Contentedness Cooking

PASTA SALAD

Italian Veggie Pasta - Vegan Heaven
Healthy Vegan Macaroni Salad - Veggies Don't Bite
Summer Tomato and Corn Pasta Salad - Tinned Tomatoes

Creamy Chestnut Mushroom and Fresh Herb Pasta Salad - Tinned Tomatoes
Quick and Easy Veggie Pasta Salad - Veggies Don't Bite
Southwestern Pasta Salad - Veggie Heaven


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Related - BBQ Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms

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BBQ FRUIT

Grilled Nectarines - A Virtual Vegan
BBQ'd Pineapple - Elizabeth's Kitchen Diary
Bananaque Pops - Not Quite Nigella

CHOCOLATE DESSERTS

Oreo Chocolate Tiffin - Tinned Tomatoes
Vegan Chocolate Chip and Peanut Butter Mousse - Tinned Tomatoes
Vegan No-Bake Oreo and Caramel Cheesecake - Tinned Tomatoes

ICED TREATS

Melon, Peach and Red Wine Sorbet - Tinned Tomatoes
Chocolate Orange Sorbet - Tinned Tomatoes
Mango, Rose Wine and Cinnamon Sorbet - Tinned Tomatoes

Mango Banana Ice Cream - A Virtual Vegan
Vegan Banana and Cardamom Tahini Ice Cream - Food to Glow
Vegan Rose Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream - Wallflower Kitchen



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I hope you leave inspired and have a fabulous vegan BBQ. 

Do leave me a comment to share your favourite vegan BBQ dishes or tips and I hope you have a stonkingly good 4th of July!